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A Brief History of Drag
A One City One Pride Exhibit
On view: March 3 - June 27
West Hollywood Library, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Free Admission
#DragAngeles
A historical look at the Los Angeles and West Hollywood drag scene from the late 1800’s to today. An opening reception on March 5 featured DJ Ambrosia Salad, guest performers, portraits by photographer Austin Young, and the taking of a historic group photo of drag artists in L.A.! This exhibit is a collaboration between the City of West Hollywood through WeHo Arts/One City One Pride, Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Advocate & Gochis Galleries and CAP UCLA with assistance from the ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives. Curated by Katie Poltz (Los Angeles LGBT Center), David John Attyah (GCC) and Jessica-Jean Fowler.
This exhibit is installed as part of the City of West Hollywood's One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival which offers theatre, film, art and more from May 22 to June 30. More info at www.weho.org/pride.
For more info on the library exhibit or full festival, contact Mike Che, One City One Pride coordinator at mche@weho.org.
Austin Young: “On March 5, I did a portrait of anyone who showed up in drag. It was was one of the best experiences I’ve had in the last 25 years of doing photography; the sense of community was inspiring. I say get your outfits ready for next year … let’s do it again!”
Click here for photos from opening night.
Austin Young, Portrait of Anyone Who Shows Up In Drag, Los Angeles Edition, 2016'
DRAG WALL: As part of the exhibition, a specially-designated wall was available during the first month for members of the community to bring historic photos and images of queens, kings, and artists who have performed in Los Angeles and West Hollywood. In an effort to unearth and reclaim important members of the drag community, we invited everyone to dig into their personal collections and bring copies of photos, programs, and ephemera that will be seen by the community, and became donations to ONE Archives.
A Brief History of Drag was also installed as part of a trio of events for #dragangeles
Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The 20th Century Abridged
Saturday, March 12 at 8:00 PM
Royce Hall, UCLA
340 Royce Dr., Los Angeles
cap.ucla.edu/TaylorMac
Taylor Mac, a beloved artist in New York’s downtown scene, makes a rare Los Angeles appearance with A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The 20th Century Abridged, an introduction to an ambitious, multi-year effort to chart a queer history of America, from the birth of our nation to the present day, through popular song. A bedazzled Mac, wearing elaborate costumes by longtime collaborator Machine Dazzle, leads a five-piece band, dancing beauties, special guests and audience members in performing a “radical faerie realness ritual” in storied Royce Hall. A 24- Decade History of Popular Music will culminate in a 24-hour concert extravaganza in NYC this fall. Here Mac will perform a selection of songs from the 20th century.
Pre-Show Party: Strut your stuff, in drag or out, and walk the runway on the Royce Terrace. Music, photo booth fun, spinning disco balls, and the runway all go live at 6:30 p.m. Come in your finery or get a new look at our “Drag Pop-Up Station.” Pack your lipstick and join the party!
20 Years of Perpetual Indulgence
On view February 18 - April 2.
Thursday, February 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advocate & Gochis Gallery
The Village at Ed Gould Pizza
1125 N. McCadden Pl.
A look at 20 years of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Los Angeles featuring historical photos, ephemera and video. Featuring work by Mark Harvey, Greg Day and many more. Opening reception includes DJ, blessing by the Sisters and lots of fun and frolicking! Co-presented by the California LGBT Arts Alliance.